In an NBA regular season that ended today, the Warriors defeated the Spurs 125 with 125. Curry played well in this campaign. He played 34 minutes, 13 of 25, including 5 of 16 three-pointers, and 15 of 16 free throws. He scored a season-high 46 points (previously 42 points against the Nuggets), 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals! Although he is 37 years old, Curry still maintains a top level, which is amazing.

In the history of the NBA, there are only 19 players who have scored 40+ goals after the age of 35. Today, Lao Zhen will review it with everyone.

Walter Davis&Larry Bird&Drexler&Reggie Miller&O'Neal&Pierce&Crawford&DeRozan

These 8 players all have a 40+ performance after the age of 35, among which Crawford, O'Neal and Bird have the highest scores.

In April 2019, against the Mavericks, the 39-year-old Crawford played 38 minutes, making 18 of 30 shots, 7 of 13 three-pointers, 8 of 9 free throws, and scored 51 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Although the Suns ultimately lost 109 to 120, Ke 6's performance is still worthy of praise.

In February 2009, the 36-year-old O'Neal played 35 minutes against the Raptors, making 20 of 25 shots, 5 of 8 free throws, and scored 45 points and 11 rebounds. The Suns won 133 to 113.

In the game against the Trail Blazers in March 1992, the 35-year-old Bird played 54 minutes, making 19 of 35 shots, 2 of 8 three-pointers, 9 of 10 free throws, and scored 49 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists, and 4 steals. The Green Army won 152-148 in double overtime.

Kobe&Nowitzki&English

These three players have had 40 points twice after turning 35. The most noteworthy one is Kobe’s final game, Lakers 15 In the final game of the -16 regular season, Kobe played 42 minutes against the Jazz, making 22 of 50 shots, 6 of 21 three-pointers, 10 of 12 free throws, and scored 60 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Lakers finally won 101-96.

Karl Malone& Elgin Baylor

Malone and Baylor both had 40+ points three times after turning 35. Malone had 40 points twice and 41 points once. Baylor scored 41 points once, 42 points once, and 43 points once, all in February 1970.

It is worth mentioning that Malone also won the regular season MVP after he turned 35. He won the MVP in the 1998-99 season at the age of 35 years and 9 months.

Harden& Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has 40+ points 4 times after turning 35, with the highest score of 46 points. Harden also did it 4 times. In March this year, he played 38 minutes against the Pistons, making 14 of 24 shots, 6 of 13 three-pointers, 16 of 20 free throws, and scored 50 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Durant

KD has scored 40+ points seven times since turning 35. The most recent time was against the Cavaliers in March this year. He played 39 minutes and made 17 of 29 shots, 4 of 9 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 42 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. The Suns won 123-112.

Curry

Curry has 12 40+ games after turning 35, including 4 50+ games. In March 2024, against the Hawks, although the Warriors eventually lost 134 to 141 in overtime, Curry played 41 minutes and made 22 of 38 shots, 10 of 23 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, and scored an astonishing 60 points, along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Jordan

MJ also scored 40+ 12 times after turning 35, with the highest score being 51 points. In December 2001, he played against the Charlotte Hornets. He played 38 minutes, made 21 of 38 shots, 0 of 2 three-pointers, 9 of 10 free throws, and scored 51 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. The Wizards won 107-90.

James

James has 40+ 15 times after turning 35, including 50+ twice. In the game against the Warriors in March 2022, the 37-year-old James played 39 minutes, making 19 of 31 shots, 6 of 11 three-pointers, 12 of 13 free throws, scoring 56 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists. The Lakers won 124-116.